Long regarded merely as a fat reserve, adipose tissue is now recognized as a dynamic, complex, and endocrine organ that plays a central role in regulating energy metabolism and numerous physiological functions.
Caffeine is the most widely used ergogenic substance in sport. As a central nervous system stimulant, it improves alertness, pain tolerance, and muscle excitability. But what is its real impact on strength and power, particularly in powerlifting?
Do centenarians use supplements to live longer? This study of nearly 3,000 Chinese people over the age of 100 reveals some surprising habits and calls into question the real role of supplements in longevity.
Faced with the alarming rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and their consequences on health, how effective are certain dietary interventions compared to drug treatments for weight loss?
The popularity of BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) rests mainly on the fact that they are said to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and reduce proteolysis, thus promulgating a positive net protein balance. But are they really necessary?
In the world of fitness, it’s not always easy to sort the truth from the falsehood. And creatine is a victim of its own success. From unjustified fears about its safety to misunderstandings about its effects, creatine is often demonized.
Creatine is mostly associated with enhanced athletic performance and muscle growth. However, recent scientific explorations have shed light on a different, but equally important, aspect of this well-known supplement: its impact on brain health.
The consumption of ultra-processed foods has exploded over the last twenty years, and its causal link with cardiovascular disease is well established. Today, a new question arises: what is its link with cancer, now the leading cause of death in high-income countries?
Although BMI is used to classify overweight and obesity, visceral fat mass is a more accurate risk indicator of cardiometabolic disease. But exercise or calorie restriction, which method offers the greatest weight loss?
